An Indian dessert made with pineapple and semolina Halwa is a very popular dessert of India .In all the Indian states halwa or kesari is made and enjoyed on festivals and on daily basis. Normally halwa is either made with wheat flour whish is often refered as Kadah Prashad or made with semolina /rava /sooji- Sooji kaa…

A quick, easy and delicious dessert made with wheat flour Aate ka halwa is probably the most commonly prepared sweet in all the houses of Northern India. Its quick, easy and taste delicious .When ever you crave for some thing sweet or when a guests visits you suddenly then you can quickly make this yummy…

A popular and traditional Indian dessert made with carrot and milk. Gajar halwa/Gajrela is a very delicious dessert /sweeet of North India especially popular in Punjab. To make Gajar ka halwa Grated carrots are cooked in milk and sugar and then pure ghee and nuts are added to give a nice taste and crunch,addition of…

Quick and easy Almond dessert On Diwali or any festive occasions we make many sweets and savory items to enjoy with our family and friends. Many sweets are made fresh, while some can be planned and made ahead of time.Badam ka halwa is a sweet which can be made and stored in the refrigerator and…

Indian dessert made with mango and semolina As the summers season have already started ,the fruit market is flooded with all types of juicy stone fruits.In India we have so many varieties of mangoes to enjoy during hot summer seasons.Mangos are used to make drinks, desserts, chutnies ,curries and pickles. I often make Sooji Halwa and…

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About Maayeka

"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!